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Ratliff, Thomas.
HOW TO BE A REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER
Washington : National Geographic, 2006
IL 3-6, RL 6.7
ISBN 0792275462
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 "How would you like to be a revolutionary war soldier?  Your main duties will include: marching and drilling, following orders, setting up camp, standing guard, digging trenches and building fortifications [and] fighting against the British army."  Sounds like a great opportunity to serve your country, doesn't it?  Well, before you go marching off, find out about the winter camps, the scarce food, the long hours and the medical care.
SUBJECTS:     United States. Continental Army.
                        United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
                        Soldiers.
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